Daniel McDonald - Actor Profile

Daniel McDonald

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
10Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 30, 1960
Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

About Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald was an American stage, film and television actor. He's a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England, UK.

Known For: Acting

Daniel McDonald Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel McDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel McDonald's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Daniel McDonald's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bound by Honor, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel McDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel McDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Bound by Honor (1993) movie poster
★8.1

Bound by Honor: Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and the

Bound by Honor

1993•Crime
★7.0
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) movie poster
★7.0

What's Love Got to Do with It: Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

What's Love Got to Do with It

1993•Drama
★6.9
The Ice Storm (1997) movie poster
★6.9

The Ice Storm: In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in

The Ice Storm

1997•Drama
★6.4
The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) movie poster
★6.4

The Falcon and the Snowman: The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in s

The Falcon and the Snowman

1985•Thriller
★6.0
Thompson's Last Run (1986) movie poster
★6.0

Thompson's Last Run: A hardened con being transferred from a federal penitentiary to a Texas institution to finish a life sentence as a habit

Thompson's Last Run

1986•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel McDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 The Ice Storm Weatherman Hit Similar →
1995 Let It Be Me Fred Flop Similar →
1995 As Good As Dead Thomas A. Rutherford Flop Similar →
1993 What's Love Got to Do with It London Announcer Hit Similar →
1993 Bound by Honor Gallery Assistant Super Hit Similar →
1987 Million Dollar Mystery Crush Flop Similar →
1987 The Betty Ford Story Mike Ford Flop Similar →
1986 Thompson's Last Run Casino Average Similar →
1985 The Falcon and the Snowman Clay Average Similar →
1984 Where the Boys Are Camden Roxbury Flop Similar →

Daniel McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel McDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel McDonald is "Bound by Honor" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Daniel McDonald acted in?

Daniel McDonald has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel McDonald?

Other notable films include "What's Love Got to Do with It", "The Ice Storm", and "The Falcon and the Snowman".

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